used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HERBERT was quite sure the Texans would not be gone long, unless they, too, became involved in a fight with the dusky raiders and shared in the probable fate of Eph Bozeman.
the state of being absent
From this reading The stillness remaining unbroken, he turned his pony toward the point he had left, and found, on reaching it, that Strubell and Lattin had arrived a few minutes before and were becoming anxious over his absence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HERBERT was quite sure the Texans would not be gone long, unless they, too, became involved in a fight with the dusky raiders and shared in the probable fate of Eph Bozeman.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It was now a question whether the three should stay where they were or go elsewhere with their animals.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The stillness remaining unbroken, he turned his pony toward the point he had left, and found, on reaching it, that Strubell and Lattin had arrived a few minutes before and were becoming anxious over his absence.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The stillness remaining unbroken, he turned his pony toward the point he had left, and found, on reaching it, that Strubell and Lattin had arrived a few minutes before and were becoming anxious over his absence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If such proved to be the case, there would be sounds of the conflict, which would be as brief as it was desperate, and it was those for which he listened while sitting in his saddle on the slope.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading HERBERT was quite sure the Texans would not be gone long, unless they, too, became involved in a fight with the dusky raiders and shared in the probable fate of Eph Bozeman.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading HERBERT was quite sure the Texans would not be gone long, unless they, too, became involved in a fight with the dusky raiders and shared in the probable fate of Eph Bozeman.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The stillness remaining unbroken, he turned his pony toward the point he had left, and found, on reaching it, that Strubell and Lattin had arrived a few minutes before and were becoming anxious over his absence.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The stillness remaining unbroken, he turned his pony toward the point he had left, and found, on reaching it, that Strubell and Lattin had arrived a few minutes before and were becoming anxious over his absence.
BozemannounUS /ˈboʊzmən/
a town in southwestern Montana; gateway to Yellowstone National Park
From this reading HERBERT was quite sure the Texans would not be gone long, unless they, too, became involved in a fight with the dusky raiders and shared in the probable fate of Eph Bozeman.
of short duration or distance
From this reading If such proved to be the case, there would be sounds of the conflict, which would be as brief as it was desperate, and it was those for which he listened while sitting in his saddle on the slope.
an occurrence of something
From this reading If such proved to be the case, there would be sounds of the conflict, which would be as brief as it was desperate, and it was those for which he listened while sitting in his saddle on the slope.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading If such proved to be the case, there would be sounds of the conflict, which would be as brief as it was desperate, and it was those for which he listened while sitting in his saddle on the slope.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading If such proved to be the case, there would be sounds of the conflict, which would be as brief as it was desperate, and it was those for which he listened while sitting in his saddle on the slope.
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading HERBERT was quite sure the Texans would not be gone long, unless they, too, became involved in a fight with the dusky raiders and shared in the probable fate of Eph Bozeman.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading It was now a question whether the three should stay where they were or go elsewhere with their animals.
Eph
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From this reading HERBERT was quite sure the Texans would not be gone long, unless they, too, became involved in a fight with the dusky raiders and shared in the probable fate of Eph Bozeman.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading HERBERT was quite sure the Texans would not be gone long, unless they, too, became involved in a fight with the dusky raiders and shared in the probable fate of Eph Bozeman.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The stillness remaining unbroken, he turned his pony toward the point he had left, and found, on reaching it, that Strubell and Lattin had arrived a few minutes before and were becoming anxious over his absence.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading HERBERT was quite sure the Texans would not be gone long, unless they, too, became involved in a fight with the dusky raiders and shared in the probable fate of Eph Bozeman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If such proved to be the case, there would be sounds of the conflict, which would be as brief as it was desperate, and it was those for which he listened while sitting in his saddle on the slope.
set up or found
From this reading The stillness remaining unbroken, he turned his pony toward the point he had left, and found, on reaching it, that Strubell and Lattin had arrived a few minutes before and were becoming anxious over his absence.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was now a question whether the three should stay where they were or go elsewhere with their animals.
destroyed or killed
From this reading HERBERT was quite sure the Texans would not be gone long, unless they, too, became involved in a fight with the dusky raiders and shared in the probable fate of Eph Bozeman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The stillness remaining unbroken, he turned his pony toward the point he had left, and found, on reaching it, that Strubell and Lattin had arrived a few minutes before and were becoming anxious over his absence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If such proved to be the case, there would be sounds of the conflict, which would be as brief as it was desperate, and it was those for which he listened while sitting in his saddle on the slope.
HERBERTnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading HERBERT was quite sure the Texans would not be gone long, unless they, too, became involved in a fight with the dusky raiders and shared in the probable fate of Eph Bozeman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If such proved to be the case, there would be sounds of the conflict, which would be as brief as it was desperate, and it was those for which he listened while sitting in his saddle on the slope.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If such proved to be the case, there would be sounds of the conflict, which would be as brief as it was desperate, and it was those for which he listened while sitting in his saddle on the slope.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HERBERT was quite sure the Texans would not be gone long, unless they, too, became involved in a fight with the dusky raiders and shared in the probable fate of Eph Bozeman.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading HERBERT was quite sure the Texans would not be gone long, unless they, too, became involved in a fight with the dusky raiders and shared in the probable fate of Eph Bozeman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If such proved to be the case, there would be sounds of the conflict, which would be as brief as it was desperate, and it was those for which he listened while sitting in his saddle on the slope.
Lattin
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From this reading The stillness remaining unbroken, he turned his pony toward the point he had left, and found, on reaching it, that Strubell and Lattin had arrived a few minutes before and were becoming anxious over his absence.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The stillness remaining unbroken, he turned his pony toward the point he had left, and found, on reaching it, that Strubell and Lattin had arrived a few minutes before and were becoming anxious over his absence.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading If such proved to be the case, there would be sounds of the conflict, which would be as brief as it was desperate, and it was those for which he listened while sitting in his saddle on the slope.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading HERBERT was quite sure the Texans would not be gone long, unless they, too, became involved in a fight with the dusky raiders and shared in the probable fate of Eph Bozeman.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The stillness remaining unbroken, he turned his pony toward the point he had left, and found, on reaching it, that Strubell and Lattin had arrived a few minutes before and were becoming anxious over his absence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HERBERT was quite sure the Texans would not be gone long, unless they, too, became involved in a fight with the dusky raiders and shared in the probable fate of Eph Bozeman.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now a question whether the three should stay where they were or go elsewhere with their animals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HERBERT was quite sure the Texans would not be gone long, unless they, too, became involved in a fight with the dusky raiders and shared in the probable fate of Eph Bozeman.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If such proved to be the case, there would be sounds of the conflict, which would be as brief as it was desperate, and it was those for which he listened while sitting in his saddle on the slope.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was now a question whether the three should stay where they were or go elsewhere with their animals.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The stillness remaining unbroken, he turned his pony toward the point he had left, and found, on reaching it, that Strubell and Lattin had arrived a few minutes before and were becoming anxious over his absence.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The stillness remaining unbroken, he turned his pony toward the point he had left, and found, on reaching it, that Strubell and Lattin had arrived a few minutes before and were becoming anxious over his absence.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading The stillness remaining unbroken, he turned his pony toward the point he had left, and found, on reaching it, that Strubell and Lattin had arrived a few minutes before and were becoming anxious over his absence.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading HERBERT was quite sure the Texans would not be gone long, unless they, too, became involved in a fight with the dusky raiders and shared in the probable fate of Eph Bozeman.
established beyond doubt
From this reading If such proved to be the case, there would be sounds of the conflict, which would be as brief as it was desperate, and it was those for which he listened while sitting in his saddle on the slope.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It was now a question whether the three should stay where they were or go elsewhere with their animals.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading HERBERT was quite sure the Texans would not be gone long, unless they, too, became involved in a fight with the dusky raiders and shared in the probable fate of Eph Bozeman.
raidersnounUS /ˈreɪdərz/
plural of “raider” — someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
From this reading HERBERT was quite sure the Texans would not be gone long, unless they, too, became involved in a fight with the dusky raiders and shared in the probable fate of Eph Bozeman.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading The stillness remaining unbroken, he turned his pony toward the point he had left, and found, on reaching it, that Strubell and Lattin had arrived a few minutes before and were becoming anxious over his absence.
not used up
From this reading The stillness remaining unbroken, he turned his pony toward the point he had left, and found, on reaching it, that Strubell and Lattin had arrived a few minutes before and were becoming anxious over his absence.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE RETURN.
put a saddle on
From this reading If such proved to be the case, there would be sounds of the conflict, which would be as brief as it was desperate, and it was those for which he listened while sitting in his saddle on the slope.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading HERBERT was quite sure the Texans would not be gone long, unless they, too, became involved in a fight with the dusky raiders and shared in the probable fate of Eph Bozeman.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was now a question whether the three should stay where they were or go elsewhere with their animals.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading If such proved to be the case, there would be sounds of the conflict, which would be as brief as it was desperate, and it was those for which he listened while sitting in his saddle on the slope.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading If such proved to be the case, there would be sounds of the conflict, which would be as brief as it was desperate, and it was those for which he listened while sitting in his saddle on the slope.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading If such proved to be the case, there would be sounds of the conflict, which would be as brief as it was desperate, and it was those for which he listened while sitting in his saddle on the slope.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was now a question whether the three should stay where they were or go elsewhere with their animals.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading The stillness remaining unbroken, he turned his pony toward the point he had left, and found, on reaching it, that Strubell and Lattin had arrived a few minutes before and were becoming anxious over his absence.
Strubell
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From this reading The stillness remaining unbroken, he turned his pony toward the point he had left, and found, on reaching it, that Strubell and Lattin had arrived a few minutes before and were becoming anxious over his absence.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If such proved to be the case, there would be sounds of the conflict, which would be as brief as it was desperate, and it was those for which he listened while sitting in his saddle on the slope.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading HERBERT was quite sure the Texans would not be gone long, unless they, too, became involved in a fight with the dusky raiders and shared in the probable fate of Eph Bozeman.
TexansnounUS /ˈteksənz/
plural of “texan” — a native or resident of Texas
From this reading HERBERT was quite sure the Texans would not be gone long, unless they, too, became involved in a fight with the dusky raiders and shared in the probable fate of Eph Bozeman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The stillness remaining unbroken, he turned his pony toward the point he had left, and found, on reaching it, that Strubell and Lattin had arrived a few minutes before and were becoming anxious over his absence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RETURN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was now a question whether the three should stay where they were or go elsewhere with their animals.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If such proved to be the case, there would be sounds of the conflict, which would be as brief as it was desperate, and it was those for which he listened while sitting in his saddle on the slope.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HERBERT was quite sure the Texans would not be gone long, unless they, too, became involved in a fight with the dusky raiders and shared in the probable fate of Eph Bozeman.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading If such proved to be the case, there would be sounds of the conflict, which would be as brief as it was desperate, and it was those for which he listened while sitting in his saddle on the slope.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was now a question whether the three should stay where they were or go elsewhere with their animals.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If such proved to be the case, there would be sounds of the conflict, which would be as brief as it was desperate, and it was those for which he listened while sitting in his saddle on the slope.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading HERBERT was quite sure the Texans would not be gone long, unless they, too, became involved in a fight with the dusky raiders and shared in the probable fate of Eph Bozeman.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The stillness remaining unbroken, he turned his pony toward the point he had left, and found, on reaching it, that Strubell and Lattin had arrived a few minutes before and were becoming anxious over his absence.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The stillness remaining unbroken, he turned his pony toward the point he had left, and found, on reaching it, that Strubell and Lattin had arrived a few minutes before and were becoming anxious over his absence.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading The stillness remaining unbroken, he turned his pony toward the point he had left, and found, on reaching it, that Strubell and Lattin had arrived a few minutes before and were becoming anxious over his absence.
except if; if not
From this reading HERBERT was quite sure the Texans would not be gone long, unless they, too, became involved in a fight with the dusky raiders and shared in the probable fate of Eph Bozeman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HERBERT was quite sure the Texans would not be gone long, unless they, too, became involved in a fight with the dusky raiders and shared in the probable fate of Eph Bozeman.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The stillness remaining unbroken, he turned his pony toward the point he had left, and found, on reaching it, that Strubell and Lattin had arrived a few minutes before and were becoming anxious over his absence.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was now a question whether the three should stay where they were or go elsewhere with their animals.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It was now a question whether the three should stay where they were or go elsewhere with their animals.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If such proved to be the case, there would be sounds of the conflict, which would be as brief as it was desperate, and it was those for which he listened while sitting in his saddle on the slope.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading If such proved to be the case, there would be sounds of the conflict, which would be as brief as it was desperate, and it was those for which he listened while sitting in his saddle on the slope.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HERBERT was quite sure the Texans would not be gone long, unless they, too, became involved in a fight with the dusky raiders and shared in the probable fate of Eph Bozeman.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading HERBERT was quite sure the Texans would not be gone long, unless they, too, became involved in a fight with the dusky raiders and shared in the probable fate of Eph Bozeman.
